Kodak M380 vs Sony TX5
95 Imaging
33 Features
13 Overall
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96 Imaging
33 Features
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Kodak M380 vs Sony TX5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-190mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 155g - 100 x 60 x 20mm
- Released January 2009
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
- 148g - 94 x 57 x 18mm
- Introduced February 2010

Kodak M380 vs Sony TX5 Overview
Below is a extended overview of the Kodak M380 vs Sony TX5, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Kodak and Sony. The sensor resolution of the M380 (10MP) and the TX5 (10MP) is very close but the M380 (1/2.3") and TX5 (1/2.4") possess totally different sensor sizes.

The M380 was manufactured 13 months prior to the TX5 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before getting through a full comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the M380 grades versus the TX5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Kodak M380 vs Sony TX5 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare M380 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5. The entire galleries are provided at Kodak M380 Gallery and Sony TX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak M380 over the Sony TX5
M380 | TX5 |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX5 over the Kodak M380
TX5 | M380 | |||
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Introduced | February 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 13 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Kodak M380 and Sony TX5
M380 | TX5 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen |
Kodak M380 vs Sony TX5 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to lug around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Kodak M380 features outside measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony TX5 has dimensions of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).
See the Kodak M380 vs Sony TX5 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the M380 vs the TX5.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M380 and TX5 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Kodak M380 vs Sony TX5 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements purely by looking through specs. The graphic here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the M380 and TX5.
All in all, the two cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels but not the same sensor measurements. The M380 comes with the larger sensor which should make getting shallower DOF simpler. The older M380 will be behind in sensor technology.

Kodak M380 vs Sony TX5 Screen and ViewFinder


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Kodak M380 vs Sony TX5 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare M380 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Kodak | Sony |
Model type | Kodak EasyShare M380 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Released | 2009-01-08 | 2010-02-18 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 25 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 38-190mm (5.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/3.5-6.3 |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 2 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1448 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 2.50 m | 2.90 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 155 gr (0.34 lb) | 148 gr (0.33 lb) |
Dimensions | 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 94 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | KLIC-7003 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $160 | $239 |